Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Learn from Failure

"F" for failure is what I got

On my report card, freshman class.

I knew that Mom really would not

Be happy that I did not pass.

I was smart but was lazy too.

But when I showed the card to Mom,

Not really sure what she would do,

She actually was very calm,

And told me that this failing could

Convince me that I need not quit

Trying to earn grades that were good,

"Where there be failure, embrace it."

And Mom having said that, then she

Did give a great big hug to me.